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Modern Benches

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Clothespin 75 Inches Cedar Bench with White Iron Spring, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) Bench made of solid scented cedar worked from single blocks. It features a sculptured de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Cedar

Alchemy Long Bench by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy long bench by Rick Owens Dimensions: L 190 x H 53 x W 50 cm Materials: Bronze, camel skin Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a unique style ...
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2010s French Modern Benches

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Bronze

Massimo losa Ghini Plana Bench, in 1930's Pendleton Glacier Park Blanket
By Pendleton Blanket Company, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Culver City, CA
What do you get when you combine iconic Italian design with nearly a century of American textile history? This Plana bench right here. We ship internationally! Check out our shippin...
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1990s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Solid Teak Bench by LOTOS 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Solid teak bench by LOTOS 1960s. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Benna Long Bench
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a series of indoor-outdoor benches that can be combined together in infinite compositions, this bench is a testament to minimalist elegance. Marked by essential, geometric li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Benna Long Bench
$5,428 / item
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Denim blue velvet with walnut feet
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure sofa. Shown here upholstered in Denim blue cotton velvet. The feet are show...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Aerea Large Bench
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A striking work of masterful craftsmanship, this bench exudes elegance and minimalist allure in its sturdy geometric silhouette. Exquisitely fashioned of bent steel with a matte blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Aerea Large Bench
$6,009 / item
The Slat Bench - Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Wooden Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First designed and tested for Tokyobike’s flagship store that opened in Los Angeles in 2021, our Slat Bench is now part of Volume III. The simplicity of single boards and their wov...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fir

Viva Checkerboard Green and Purple Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard Green and Purple Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available in different co...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Wood

Black Wooden Contemporary "Tomb" Bench in Plywood & Horn by Rick Owens, 2007
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare contemporary wooden black stained "Tomb" bench in plywood and horn by Rick Owens produced in his studio in Paris, France 2007. In good original condition. Signed and number...
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Early 2000s French Modern Benches

Materials

Horn, Plywood

Modern Solid Argentine Rosewood Outdoor Bench by Costantini, Serrano
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Serrano family, this solid wood bench gives a nod to the master artist and designer Donald Judd. Shown here in Argentine Rosewood but av...
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2010s Argentine Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Tree Branches Bench, Hammered Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The tree branches bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. The top in Mongolia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Metal

Fernando's Sculptural Dark Wood Bench by CEU Studio Indoor - Outdoor
Located in New York, NY
Fernando's Sculptural Bench by CEU L 59" x W 28.7" x H 25.6" The item is customizable by size Fernando’s Sculptural Bench is shaped to flow with the eye and the body, offering a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Couture Yellow Bench by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning bench is a superb accent in a modern or eclectic interior, where it will be a precious addition to a bedroom, entryway, or living room bringing a pop of sophisticated c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Coracle Bench with Storage, Walnut and eco-friendly Vegetable Tanned Leather
Located in HAMILTON, ON
Inspired by ancient fishing vessels, the Coracle bench features a half hide of English bridle leather remarkably formed and stretched by hand about a fra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Modern Taranaki Bed Stool, Bench, DEDAR Wool, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Taranaki Bed Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The perfect complement for your bedroom. Taranaki bed stool offers simplicity and comfor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle woo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Teak

Large Handcrafted Olive Ash Bench
Located in London, GB
Solid olive ash contemporary bench. Handcrafted with a large live edge slab of olive ash, traditional visible wedged joints and hand-turned legs. This one of a kind bench is made f...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Contemporary Bench Featuring a Small Cushion
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bench embodies harmony through its thoughtful details. With a small cushion that can be adjusted or removed, it offers a balanced blend of meticulously crafted legs and a soft, ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bronze and Leather Bench, KIMANI Lounge by Reda Amalou, 2019, Gallery Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The Gallery collection showcases exclusive designs by Reda Amalou. The pieces are crafted by some of the best artisans around the world and are edited as a series of 8 and 4 artist’...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

CraftAssociates Upholstered Bench, Trenchard Modern Upholstered Bench, Black
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Upholstered Bench, Trenchard Modern Upholstered Bench, Black This modern upholstered bench is expertly crafted and upholstered. The bench boasts hand cut high-densit...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Fortuna Bench in Gray Wool with Solid Walnut Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fortuna bench is an updated version of a Classic modernist daybed. The solid walnut base provides strength and style while it's high density cushion will become the more versatil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Petit Arrêt Bench Java Textured and Shiny Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Petit Arrêt is a bench composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber and characterized by a striped p...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Architectural Concrete Bench by Martin Kleppe, Germany, circa 2011
Located in Berlin, DE
Handmade bench made of concrete by german artist Martin Kleppe. Martin Kleppe studied at the Art Academy Düsseldorf with Tony Cragg from 1993 to 1999 and graduated as a master student.
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2010s German Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Tomato Red Velvet with solid walnut feet
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure sofa. Shown here upholstered in a gorgeous Tomato red cotton velvet. The fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Jade Mohair Velvet with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure Sofa. Shown here upholstered in Mohair Velvet. The feet are shown in natura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Burnt Sienna Cheetah Cut Velvet and Faux Fur Organic Modernism Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Overall: 68”W x 24.25”D x 17.25”H Price As Shown: $4,399 each COM Price: $2,900 each Customization may change the price. How We Work: Made to order by Connecticut-based furniture d...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Faux Fur, Poplar

Pair of Willy Guhl Curved Concrete Benches, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous pair of mid-century concrete seat/ benches by Eternit, circa 1960s. Perfect minimal concave design with convex sides that bow out gently. The bench is made of fiber cement which has allowed them to develop an incredible patina. Factory drilled drainage holes in the seat. Beautiful and impactful. Very sturdy and able to hold 1-2 adults. These can also be placed together in a variety of arrangements to make different designs and seating arrangements. Natural wear and staining from years left outside as shown. Priced as a set of 2 benches...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Krobo 200 Bench by Fjord Fiesta in Wood
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Krobo 200 / Bench by Torbjon Afdal Bench in laminated lacquered oak, walnut or fully coloured black oak. Base in solid wood. Available in two heights and three lengths. Made in Nor...
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2010s Norwegian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak

Krobo 150 Bench by Fjord Fiesta
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Krobo 150 / Bench by Torbjon Afdal Bench in laminated lacquered oak, walnut or fully coloured black oak. Base in solid wood. Available in two heights and three lengths. Made in Nor...
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2010s Norwegian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Boucle Bench with Built-In Oak Side Table By Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A contemporary rectangular bench combining natural materials and sculptural form. The design features two distinct sections: a solid oak block on one side functioning as a side surfa...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Arch Bench by DeMuro Das in Antique Bronze
Located in New York, NY
The Arche Bench embodies elegance and sophistication in the form of an artfully sculpted metal base and softly rounded silhouette. The base comprises graceful arches crafted from sol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Foot Bench in Oak
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is part of Project 213A's hand carved wooden "foot series"; inspired by a classic milking stool, this bench comes with three foot shaped legs and one uneven leg. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Foot Bench in Oak
Foot Bench in Oak
$3,083 / item
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an iconic slatted oak bench designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It dates to circa 1952. This piece was constructed using solid oak wood for the top an...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Muji 1 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Muji 1 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." It has characteristic streamlined combined back and seat. Made of Y...
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2010s Japanese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Leather Bench, Ossicle N.1 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary suede leather bench - ossicle N.1 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: A30 tobacco suede leather. A clean and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood

Mangled Bench by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Mangled Bench by Michael Gittings One of a Kind Dimensions: D 50 x W 195 x H 65 cm Materials: Stainless steel. Michael Gittings Melbourne based designer Michael Gittings aims to Cha...
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2010s Australian Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gold Love Bench
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Imperfect Love Collection inspired by the desire to offer design objects with unique flair, this handcrafted iron bench showcases a warm golden finish and coordinated vel...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Gold Love Bench
Gold Love Bench
$11,730 / item
Wedge Bench Boyan Grigorov Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Bench made of a single block of scented cedar with a simple and linear geometrical shape that continues in the metallic base, which can be used as a container.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Indoor / Outdoor Lineage Bench in Powder-Coated Metal by Muhly Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graphic cutouts add interest to the simplicity of the Lineage bench. It's highly functional, but — in a bold color like the lilac powder-coat shown here — can be a statement piece in...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Sintra Bench
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Sintra Bench in oak Designed by Project 213A in 2023 The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from solid oak. Bespoke dimensions and wood options availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Sintra Bench
Sintra Bench
$2,845 / item
Bench Sculptural Dynamic Contemporary Modern Woven Hand Carved Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 Beautifully designed textiles and blackened steel are combined to bring elegance to the simplicity in this d...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Cork Stool by Studio AHEAD
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cork is a regenerative bark that can be harvested every 9 years. Steel is timeless. Together they maintain growth and balance. D I M E N S I O N S : 17 in. Width, 17 in. Depth, 18 i...
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2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wrapped Stainless Bench Upholstered in Grey Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Custom stainless steel wrapped bench with seat upholstered in grey velvet. A sleek modern design that is at home in any interior from the traditionally designed to the contemporary. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Black Matte and Gray Fabric Four-Seater Trapézio Bench - Geometric Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Trapézio bench, designed by Studio + A! for Uultis, features a striking trapezoid geometric shape that brings a sense of stability and balance to any space. Crafted with a sleek ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Contemporary Stained Fruitwood and Print Type Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A Contemporary Stained Fruitwood and Print Type Upholstered Bench in great condition. Measures 48" in width, 20" in depth and 17" in height.
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20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Tillikum Acrylic & Torched Oak Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The elegant Tillikum bench features a rare solid wood top set on clear acrylic frame and legs for an airy, floating effect. The minimalist design by Kir...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Acrylic, Oak, Walnut, Ash

2016 Custom Brushed Stainless Steel Bench w/ Leather Upholstery, 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are custom stainless steel benches, which came from a promiment hedge fund in NYC. The listed price includes one bench, and we have three coordinating benches available for pur...
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Bertu Bench, Suelo Bench, Wood and Thick Weave Fabric, Modern
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu bench, suelo® bench, wood and thick weave fabric, Modern This Suelo® Modern bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, a...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Fabric

Bertu Benches, Rockefeller Modern Wood Bench, Clear Alder
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Wood Bench - The Rockefeller is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each bench is hand-made with solid alder and finished with a beautiful clear commerci...
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Michael Thonet Suite of a Bench and Two Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A vintage suite consisting of a bench and two side chairs in black lacquered solid bentwood by Thonet, Austria, first half of the 20th century. The de...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Modern Benches

Materials

Beech, Cane

Wedge, Black Cedar Wood Bench with Red Iron Base, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (1.8) Bench made of a single block of scented cedar with a simple and linear geometrical sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Synthetic Rattan Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven synthetic rattan bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Benches

Materials

Synthetic, Rattan

Solid Oak Bench with Backrest - PI - 160 cm
Located in Orlando, FL
The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality with its modern design and comfortable structure. Handcrafted entirely from solid...
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2010s Turkish Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - the perfect addition to any modern living space. This sleek and stylish piece of furniture is designed to provi...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Helen Bench by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Luxury is in the detailing in the Helen Bench by Chiara Provasi. Blending influences, the bench rests on midcentury modern-inspired legs that flare out from each corner and are coate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Viva Gradient Yellow and Blue Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient Yellow and Blue Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available in different colours. Please contact us. VIVA BENCH...
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2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Tillikum Black Fir Bench by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The dramatic Tillikum Black features our Douglas Fir solid wood top set on striking matte black frame and legs. The minimalist design by Kirk Van Ludwig combines these elements to create a modern handcrafted bench. A welcome addition to any room, use this bench in an entryway, under a window, pulled up to a table, or at the foot of a bed. Matte black frame and legs using solid surface material made entirely of recycled paper and a non-petroleum resin, FSC certified. Handcrafted bench with sustainable materials - wood and recycled paper. Natural Douglas Fir, sustainably sourced on Vancouver Island...
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2010s Canadian Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut, Paper, Fir

Dom Hans van der Laan Oak High Back Bench
Located in Ghent, BE
Unique High-Back Oak Bench by Dom Hans van der Laan Commissioned for the Willibrordkerk (St. Willibrord’s Church), Almelo The Netherlands, c. 1960s This exceptional high-back bench,...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Bench Rendez-Vous Model by Studio Superego, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful bench Redez-Vous model in transparent plexiglass with different colors and with two brass legs designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Signed. Biography: Supe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include Marie Burgos Design, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Stephen Kenn. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $96,000 while the average work can sell for $4,139.

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